Tag: university governance
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Harvard Launches New Probe into Summers Epstein Saga
Harvard Opens New Inquiry into Summers and Epstein-Linked Ties Harvard University announced on Wednesday that it is launching a new internal probe into former president Larry Summers and several affiliates who had ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation, confirmed by a university spokesperson to ABC News, arrives amid renewed scrutiny of how the university handled…
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Why Is Al-Falah University Director Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui Facing Fresh Scrutiny?
Background: Who is Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui? Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui serves as the director and founding trustee of Al-Falah University, a private institution that has positioned itself as a center for higher education in the region. As with many leaders of private universities, Siddiqui’s role extends beyond administration to fundraising, strategic partnerships, and public engagement. Recent…
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Centre Pauses Panjab University Governance Overhaul: What Next
Centre pauses Panjab University governance overhaul amid protests and political backlash The Centre has temporarily halted its controversial overhaul of Panjab University’s governance, a move announced just four days after the government unveiled sweeping changes that sparked widespread student protests and a political storm across Punjab and Chandigarh. The pause signals a tactical shift in…
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Western Sydney University consultants paid nearly $3k a day as redundancies loom: what it means for staff and students
Leaked figures spotlight a broader trend in university spending As Western Sydney University (WSU) moves toward hundreds of redundancies, new documents obtained by the ABC expose a pattern that has become increasingly common in higher education: heavy reliance on external consultants. Internal records show several senior consultants clocking daily rates up to 2,850, with one…
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WSU Consultants Paid Up to $2,850 a Day as Redundancies Loom: What It Means for the University
Overview: High-cost consulting in a time of cuts Western Sydney University (WSU) is slipping deeper into financial strain as it prepares to shed hundreds of staff. Leaked documents obtained by the ABC reveal that several senior consultants are being paid rates as high as $2,850 per day, with individual invoices showing five weeks of work…